Architecture

Complete Architecture Offerings

We offer a full spectrum of architectural services designed to bring your vision to life—seamlessly and successfully. From the earliest ideas through final construction, we guide you every step of the way. Our process begins with a deep understanding of your goals, site, and budget, then moves through Conceptual and Schematic Design, where big ideas take shape. In Design Development, we refine those ideas into coordinated plans. Our thorough Code Analysis and precise Construction Documentation ensure your project is fully compliant, permit-ready, and clearly communicated to contractors.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to you. To us, architecture is more than drawings and specifications, it’s a long-term investment in our clients and our community. We build lasting relationships with organizations that value smart design, clear communication, and dependable service. Throughout construction, we stay fully engaged and accessible to ensure your project runs smoothly and delivers exactly what you envisioned.
When you work with us, you gain a dedicated partner who is invested in the success of your project from start to finish.

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Architecture Services

Conceptual Design
This is the initial phase of architectural services focused on exploring and defining the project’s big-picture vision. It includes understanding the client’s goals, analyzing the site, developing space planning and early building forms, and generating initial sketches or models. This phase sets the design direction, ensuring feasibility and alignment before moving into detailed development.

Schematic Design
This phase establishes the project’s overall layout, form, and spatial organization. Preliminary floor plans, site arrangements, and massing studies are developed to define how the building functions and appears. Basic design concepts, materials, and systems are introduced, and schematic drawings are used to communicate ideas. This foundational work prepares the project for further refinement in Design Development.

Design Development
In this phase, the design is refined and developed in greater detail. Floor plans, elevations, and materials are finalized, building systems are coordinated with consultants, and the design is reviewed for code compliance. The goal is to translate the approved concept into a clear and buildable solution that aligns with the client’s vision, budget, and project requirements.

Code Analysis
This phase focuses on evaluating building, zoning, and accessibility codes to ensure the design complies with all regulations. Key tasks include identifying occupancy types, allowable building size, setbacks, egress requirements, accessibility standards, and life safety provisions. A code summary is prepared to guide the design and support permit approvals, helping to avoid delays and ensure safe, legal construction.

Construction Documents
This phase involves creating detailed drawings and specifications that clearly communicate how the building will be constructed. The architect coordinates with consultants, ensures code compliance, and prepares documents for permitting and bidding. These documents define materials, systems, and construction methods and they form part of the legal agreement between the Owner and Contractor, serving as the basis for pricing, scheduling, and execution during construction.

Our Architecture Process

Schematic Design

The schematic design process begins with a thorough review of your goals, space needs, budget, and site conditions. We analyze the site and explore layout and massing options to shape the overall form and organization of your project. Through preliminary drawings, we illustrate how your spaces will function and relate, while also introducing initial design aesthetics and ensuring code considerations are addressed. We review the design with you, refine it based on your feedback, and check for budget alignment. This phase concludes with a schematic design package that clearly defines the project’s direction and prepares it for detailed development.

Design Development

The design development process is where your vision begins to take clear, buildable shape. We work closely with you to refine the approved schematic design, finalizing room layouts, materials, and the overall look and feel of your project. During this phase, we coordinate structural and building systems, develop the site plan, and ensure everything aligns with building codes and your budget. Your input remains central—we review progress with you and make adjustments based on your feedback. The result is a well-coordinated design package that reflects your goals and is ready for the next stage: construction documentation.

Code Analysis

The code analysis process is all about protecting your project from costly delays and compliance issues. We start by identifying the specific codes and regulations that apply to your site and building type. From there, we determine how big your building can be, how it must be constructed, and how it must safely accommodate occupants. We also review zoning rules, life safety, accessibility, and energy requirements—all with your goals in mind. Throughout the process, we prepare a clear code summary and coordinate with local officials to keep your project moving smoothly, ensuring it’s fully compliant and ready for permitting.

Construction Documents

The construction documentation process is all about turning your approved design into a precise, buildable, and legally binding set of instructions. We develop detailed drawings and written specifications that clearly define how your building will be constructed—inside and out. Every system is coordinated with consultants to avoid conflicts, and we ensure full code compliance for permitting. These documents not only guide the contractor during construction, but they also become part of your legal agreement, protecting your interests and ensuring your vision is built exactly as intended.